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W142 Scouting And Monitoring Pests Of Deciduous Trees During Nursery Production, Amy Fulcher
W142 Scouting And Monitoring Pests Of Deciduous Trees During Nursery Production, Amy Fulcher
Commercial Horticulture
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Sp341-C-Fungus Gnats, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp341-C-Fungus Gnats, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Commercial Horticulture
The fungus gnat has recently been recognized as an important pest in greenhouses. Although greenhouse plants are commonly attacked, house plants may also become infested. Several genera in the family Sciaridae are of economic concern, such as Sciara, Orfelia, Lycoriella and Bradysia species.
Pb1594-Insect And Mite Management In Greenhouses, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1594-Insect And Mite Management In Greenhouses, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Commercial Horticulture
Pest Management (PM) is a term that refers to the use of various strategies to manage greenhouse insect and mite pests. The focus of PM is to use a variety of management strategies to deal with existing pest problems, rather than relying solely on pest control materials such as insecticides and/or miticides. PM involves the use of cultural, physical, biological and/or chemical management strategies.
PM programs typically require growers to be proactive rather than reactive. An effective PM program begins by regularly scouting the greenhouse for insect and mite pests. A PM program may include establishing action thresholds for specific …
Pb1589-Commercial Insect And Mite Control For Trees, Shrubs And Flowers, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1589-Commercial Insect And Mite Control For Trees, Shrubs And Flowers, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Commercial Horticulture
No abstract provided.
Pb1739-Managing Fire Ants In Urban Areas, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Pb1739-Managing Fire Ants In Urban Areas, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Commercial Horticulture
The red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, the black imported fire ant, Solenopsis richteri Forel, and their hybrid are nuisance insects and their stings can cause serious medical problems. Imported fire ants interfere with outdoor activities and harm wildlife throughout the southern United States. Ant mounds are unsightly and may reduce land values. In some cases, imported fire ants are considered to be beneficial because they prey upon other arthropod pests. In urban areas, fire ants prey on flea larvae, chinch bugs, cockroach eggs, ticks and other pests. In many infested areas, the problems outweigh the benefits and controlling …
Sp419-The Two-Step Method: Managing Fire Ants Around Homes And In Neighborhoods, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Sp419-The Two-Step Method: Managing Fire Ants Around Homes And In Neighborhoods, The University Of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service
Commercial Horticulture
Experts predict most of Tennessee is suitable for fire ant survival. Recent research from The University of Tennessee indicates the hybrid form found in East and parts of Middle Tennessee is more cold-tolerant than either parent species (the red or black imported fire ant). Therefore, we must learn how to manage these pesky ants. Once fire ants are established in an area, weʼll need to apply the two-step method twice a year.